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Apply to become a Chaplain

Do you want to become a School Chaplain?

We are looking for qualified individuals who are seeking to have an impact in the lives of young people helping them to thrive. The role of a Chaplain is to support young people and help strengthen school communities as a complementary worker within the school.

School Chaplains are tasked with caring for the social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of the students, teachers and wider school community through a variety of support programs.

School Chaplains run specific programs tailored to the needs of the school such as grief and loss, resilience building and anti-bullying. Chaplains also provide one-on-one care, mentoring and support for students, parents and staff. Chaplains network with the local community to provide a broad range of support services to the school.

The equivalent casual hourly rate of pay is $40 including superannuation. Generate Chaplains are paid throughout the year including school holidays bringing the annualized hourly rate to $28.03 per hour over the 52 weeks.

All Chaplains must be qualified

School Chaplains are required to have as a minimum a Certificate IV in Youth Work or Pastoral Care (or designated equivalent). Generate has an additional requirement of completion, or working towards, a theological or ministry qualification.

Degree or diploma-qualified candidates in education, social work, psychology, welfare, youth work or ministry will be highly regarded.

Generate Chaplains are also required to have undertaken church based Child Protection training. The following may assist you as you seek to undertake this training:

The Anglican Diocese of Sydney conducts Safe Ministry Training online. This is available at safeministry.training

Contact the churches in your area - Most churches run Child Protection Training courses for their Sunday School teachers/Youthgroup leaders.

Selection Criteria

Prior preparation may be needed to complete these responses. We recommend that you complete and save your responses in a Word document (or similar) before transferring them to this step. This section will take time to prepare and write your responses. Each response should be a maximum 150 words.

Experience with Youth/ ChildrenA proven ability to work effectively with young people and a broad understanding of youth/children and issues affecting them

Pastoral CareA demonstrated understanding of the boundaries and practicalities involved in providing pastoral care to a state school community

CommunicationA demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a range of settings

TeamworkA demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and independently

Experience in Schools and EducationProven effective involvement in and a demonstrated understanding of the operation of State schools

Before you begin your application

Please be aware that the online application may take some time to complete so allow up to an hour to process and review before submitting.

Current Positions Available

Application are now open. Closing date Friday 16th February 2018.

Greater Sydney Region

Ambarvale Public SchoolBlaxland High SchoolCamden High SchoolCanley Heights Public SchoolCrestwood Public SchoolMarie Bashir Public SchoolMelrose Park Public SchoolMoorebank High SchoolOrange Grove Public SchoolWinston Hills Public School

Contact Jonathon Marshall Phone: 0433 417 326

Southern NSW

Cooma North Public SchoolMonaro High SchoolSutton Public School

Contact John Menzies Phone: 0430 230 870

Hunter & Central Coast

Coolah Central SchoolInternational Football SchoolScone Public SchoolTenambit Public School

Contact Fergus Taylor Phone: 0432 741 110

Riverina & The Murray

Contact Janice MitchellPhone: 0408 686 165

Central West

Warren Central School

Contact Fergus Taylor Phone: 0432 741 110

Sutherland Shire & Illawarra

Caringbah Public SchoolMiranda North Public SchoolMenai Public SchoolPadstow Park Public School